Excive A-1000
- April 18, 2019
- Mahich
Get on SteamExcive A-1000 is a cinematic space shooter where you control a prototype of an advanced robotized combat complex. Your mission is to destroy all mechanisms or chips that have gained self-awareness and are causing problems. The game features fast-paced action and stunning visuals as you battle against rogue robots on separate planets.
Reviews
- The game features good pixel graphics and solid gunplay, reminiscent of classic FPS titles like Wolfenstein and DOOM.
- It offers a fun and challenging gameplay experience with varied weapons and fast-paced action.
- The soundtrack and atmosphere effectively capture the essence of 90s FPS games, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game suffers from a lack of health and ammo, making it frustratingly difficult, especially with bosses that have excessive health.
- Technical issues such as misplaced hitboxes and limited options for key configuration detract from the gameplay experience.
- The Steam release is criticized for being a stolen beta version, with the original and better version available for free on itch.io.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Excive is a nostalgic homage to 90s first-person shooters, reminiscent of titles like Wolfenstein and Blake Stone, featuring fast-paced action and core mechanics that avoid modern advanced movement systems. While it successfully captures the essence of the genre, some users feel that the gameplay could benefit from further development despite its enjoyable experience and fitting soundtrack.
“I want to start with the positives; this game sticks to the core mechanics of the genre.”
“Excive’s gameplay is a fun experience that pays homage to the 90s FPS, especially the likes of Wolfenstein, Blake Stone, and Rise of the Triad.”
“However, I can't say it is a game whose gameplay has been well developed.”
“Unlike other contemporary Wolfenstein clones, it stays away from the advanced movement mechanics which have become commonplace in the evolution of the genre.”
“It has all the critical elements that make this style of gameplay a joy to play despite its issues.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is a mixed bag; while it effectively captures the 90s FPS vibe and pays homage to classics like Doom with its energetic tracks, it suffers from limited variation and quickly becomes repetitive. Overall, it enhances the game's theme but may not hold up for extended play.
“The soundtrack really adds to the 90s FPS feel that the gameplay and visuals already give, really showing its Doom inspiration with a lot of the tracks.”
“+ stellar music”
“The soundtrack has limited variation and loops after a short time, becoming extremely repetitive very fast.”
“But the music and the sound effects do an alright job of establishing the theme and wouldn’t feel amiss in a cheesy low-budget 90s robot action film.”
“This is especially the case with the first level music track that has fast-paced hard-hitting drums and guitars that wouldn’t feel out of place in e1m1 of Doom.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their good pixel art and retro style, effectively capturing the essence of 90s first-person shooters. The visuals, combined with a fitting soundtrack, enhance the overall nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic titles like Doom.
“The art style is a significant highlight of the game.”
“The pixel graphics are impressive, complemented by solid gunplay.”
“The retro graphics enhance the overall nostalgic experience.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in Excive is generally considered mediocre, with users noting that the environments fail to significantly enhance the overall experience.
“The atmosphere in Excive is a lot like everything else in Excive; it is just alright.”
“Admittedly, the environments don’t do much for the atmosphere.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and forced, leading to a slowdown in gameplay that detracts from the overall experience. While this process is acknowledged as important for indie developers, it often results in frustration for users.
“You are forced to slow down, and the game becomes tedious.”
“All of which is an understandably tedious process for indie developers to implement, but it is a very crucial one nonetheless.”
